Together, the AVLF family is tackling eviction and homelessness from both sides: in the courtrooms, and through direct financial payments to landlords and utilities companies.

Angel moved into her apartment and noticed a terrible smell right away. The Housing Authority came out to inspect the property multiple times. They suggested that she move.

Most of the apartments in Willa’s complex were abandoned. Rats came to her unit looking for food. Her landlord shrugged and provided rat traps.

Outstanding volunteer Rebekah Whittington shares her recent experiences volunteering at the Housing Court Assistance Center.

As the federal unemployment wages expire, tenants are worried about eviction. CNN speaks with Staff Attorney Pierce Hand on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on local tenants.

Life happens, and sometimes we lose our footing. But without a hand or railing to reach for, it becomes harder for us to fight gravity.

Intimate partner abuse is one of the leading causes of homelessness, and Connie found herself trapped between two impossible options.

The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are testing the limits of our legal and social systems – and the human suffering is great.

This heartwarming essay from Angelica, one of our Cristo Rey interns, speaks to the core of our mission at AVLF.

What kind of emotional and social weight does having a home carry? Everyone deserves to have a safe and stable place to call home.

Atlanta’s lack of affordable housing and booming gentrification are serious problems for all low-income people in our city – but some communities are hit harder than others.

In this deep dive into housing law in Atlanta, we’ll discuss noteworthy cases, our landlord-tenant law wish list, and what we want every Atlantan to know about their rights.